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Y3 AJL

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

50,152 mi
Last recorded50,152 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY3 AJL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 50,152 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases y piece near rear of car (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 45,578 miles

Rear tyres close to wear bars

Pass 26 Mar 2024 42,748 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 41,615 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 40,471 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 38,764 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 37,292 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 37,040 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 36,151 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 36,199 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 34,074 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 33,032 miles

both front tyres getting low on inner edges 2.5mm 225/40/zr18 92y

both front tyres scrubbing inner edges,tracking req

Pass 11 Sep 2014 29,868 miles

N/S/R tyre has slight bulge in sidewall

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 24,972 miles

Nail in centre of N/S/R tyre.

Pass 13 Sep 2012 20,260 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 20,254 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 12,888 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?

Based on 1,335,553 MOT tests across 81,472 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
3,226
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
81,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,060
coil spring broken 11,334
Stop lamp not working 8,797
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,610
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 8,088
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Y3 AJL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 50,660 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Slk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y3 AJL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Slk typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y3 AJL registered?

Y3 AJL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 September 2008.

Is Y3 AJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y3 AJL shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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